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“Volunteering to serve others is the rent we pay for the space we occupy in this world.” – author unknown.

Volunteers at Hinsdale Humane Society are vital to our organization. With their help, we are able to provide continued care, love and attention to our four legged friends until they find their forever homes.

Georgianna (Georgi) Wyszynski

Why HHS?

I enjoy being with the animals and I like the feeling of giving back.

Town: Lemont

Pets: I have had cats and dogs in the past but now I come to get my "fix" at HHS.

Fun Fact: I love to travel! I visit Colorado & Oregon a lot to see my adult children. I've been to Paris, China, Australia, Czechoslovakia and more. In April my husband and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise.

Vicki Jacobsen

Why HHS?

I began as a volunteer because I have a compassion for animals and wanted to do anything I could to make their lives better. Since being at HHS, I've come to strongly support their commitment to educating the public as to the proper care of pets, and making their inclusion in the family a positive experience.

Town: Elmhurst

Pets: I have two cats named Allie and Wylie.

Volunteer since: I have been volunteering since 2010.

Volunteer jobs: My main job is as a Red dog walker, but I work several special events a year and can do cat socializing as well.

Fun Fact: I was so inspired by the work HHS does, that I became a Dog Obedience instructor myself! I recently got certification in August.

Mary Jane Laws

Why HHS?

Volunteering at HHS is something I have always wanted to do. I saw the notice on the website about volunteer training in early 2012, and attended it. Now I look at this as the best thing I could have done. I am now able to give back to the shelter and say "thank you" for the wonderful kittens they have provided to my husband and myself. I hope the love and caring I help provide to the needy cats and kittens is influential in their finding their forever homes. And weighing the kittens is such a joy - just holding them and hearing those loud purrs makes my day. I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful organization.

Town: Western Springs

Pets: Mollie and Tammie, both adopted from HHS.

Volunteer since: 2012

Volunteer jobs: Cat socializing and kitten weighing.

Fun Fact: I love sports car racing.

Jeanine Vaughn

Why HHS?

I have always had a heart for animals. It's wonderful to have a place where I can make a direct impact on the lives of our pets and know that they have the best care.